Brown-Forman (Brown-Forman) Change In Working Capital : $-399 Mil (TTM As of Jan. 2024)

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What is Brown-Forman Change In Working Capital?

Brown-Forman's change in working capital for the quarter that ended in Jan. 2024 was $19 Mil.

Brown-Forman's change in working capital for the fiscal year that ended in Apr. 2023 was $-352 Mil.

It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement. Not by calculating the number changes in each periods' working capital (Total Current Assets minus Total Current Liabilities).

Brown-Forman Change In Working Capital Historical Data

The historical data trend for Brown-Forman's Change In Working Capital can be seen below:

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Brown-Forman Change In Working Capital Chart

Brown-Forman Annual Data

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Change In Working Capital

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-163.00

-255.00

28.00

-77.00

-352.00

Brown-Forman Quarterly Data
	Apr19	Jul19	Oct19	Jan20	Apr20	Jul20	Oct20	Jan21	Apr21	Jul21	Oct21	Jan22	Apr22	Jul22	Oct22	Jan23	Apr23	Jul23	Oct23	Jan24
Change In Working Capital	Get a 7-Day Free Trial															-112.00	-7.00	-221.00	-190.00	19.00

Brown-Forman Change In Working Capital Calculation

Change In Working Capital for the trailing twelve months (TTM) ended in Jan. 2024 adds up the quarterly data reported by the company within the most recent 12 months, which was $-399 Mil.

Working Capital is a measure of a company's short term liquidity or its ability to cover short term liabilities. It is defined as the difference between a company's current assets and current liabilities.

Changes in Working Capital is reported in the cash flow statement since it is one of the major ways in which net income can differ from operating cash flow. It is calculated by adding the items under "Change in operating assets and liabilities" (may refer to a different name for different company) section in Cash Flow Statement.

Use Wal-Mart Stores Inc (Jan 2014, Annual Data) as an example: Source: Wal-Mart Stores Inc 2014-01-31 10-K from SEC

Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows	Fiscal Years Ended	January 31,	(Amounts in millions)
Cash flows from operating activities:	2014	2013	2012
Changes in certain assets and liabilities, net of effects of acquisitions:
Receivables, net	(566)	(614)	(796)
Inventories	(1,667)	(2,759)	(3,727)
Accounts payable	531	1,061	2,687
Accrued liabilities	103	271	(935)
Accrued income taxes	(1,224)	981	994

For 2014-01-31, add all the items under 2014 collum together, Change in Working Capital was (566) + (1,667) + 531 + 103 + (1,224) = $ (2,823) Mil.

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Address

850 Dixie Highway, Louisville, KY, USA, 40210

Website

https://www.brown-forman.com

Brown-Forman is a U.S.-based manufacturer of premium distilled spirits that generates close to 70% of revenues in the whiskey category, under well-known Tennessee whiskey brand Jack Daniel's and bourbon brands Woodford Reserve and Old Forester. It also manufactures and distributes tequila, vodka, rum, gin, and premium wines. The company generates 47% of sales from its home market, while the bulk of international revenues come from Europe, Australia, and Latin America. The Brown family controls over 50% of the economic interests and a 67% voting power of the company.

Executives

De Chabert Ralph E	officer: SVP, Chief Diversity Officer	850 DIXIE HIGHWAY, LOUISVILLE KY 40210
Augusta Brown Holland	director	850 DIXIE HIGHWAY, LOUISVILLE KY 40210
Kelli Nelson	officer: SVP, Chief Accounting Officer	850 DIXIE HIGHWAY, LOUISVILLE KY 40210
Chavanne Patrick Bousquet	director	767 FIFTH AVENUE, NEW YORK NY 10153
Matthew E Hamel	officer: EVP, Gen Counsel and Secretary	850 DIXIE HIGHWAY, LOUISVILLE KY 40210
Michael Todman	director	C/O TMA LIMITED, LLC, 500 RENAISSANCE DRIVE, SUITE 103B, ST. JOSEPH MI 49085
Matias Bentel	officer: SVP, Chief Brands Officer	850 DIXIE HWY, LOUISVILLE KY 40210
John V. Hayes	officer: SVP/President, USA & Canada	850 DIXIE HIGHWAY, LOUISVILLE KY 40210
Tracy L Skeans	director	1441 GARDINER LANE, LOUISVILLE KY 40213
Thomas Hinrichs	officer: SVP/Pres., Emerging Intl	850 DIXIE HIGHWAY, LOUISVILLE KY 40210
Kirsten M Hawley	officer: SVP, Chief HR Officer	850 DIXIE HIGHWAY, LOUISVILLE KY 40210
Kathleen M. Gutmann	director	55 GLENLAKE PARKWAY, NE, ATLANTA GA 30328
Alejandro A Alvarez	officer: SVP, Chief Production Officer	850 DIXIE HIGHWAY, LOUISVILLE KY 40210
Lawson E Whiting	director, officer: President & CEO	850 DIXIE HIGHWAY, LOUISVILLE KY 40228
John D. Cook	director	850 DIXIE HIGHWAY, LOUISVILLE KY 40210